My UZI Arrived!!! My UZI Arrived!!!

[regalgseguy]

Hi All,

Just picked up a IMI model-B looks to be unfired, in plastic case with fake barrel, sight tool, manual, 2 IMI 25rd mags, and even the warrenty card! Also included in the deal was a NIB IMI .45acp conversion kit. The only sign of use is some minor finish wear at the bottom edge of the pistol grip where the mag goes in. Other than that You can not tell it from new, and I'm PICKY when it comes to the cosmetics of my guns.

One thing that did surprise me (a bit) was that the gun is built like a brick "BLEEEEP" house. Now I'm not complaining as I like the substantial feel it has. I just thought that being sheet metal it would be a bit lighter. I suppose In full auto version that would help in controllability. How does the UZI compare weight wise to the H&K MP5?

My Uzi looks so great I'm afraid to shoot it:D Well maybe I'll get up the courage in the near future. My Springfield Armory National Match M1A used to be my favorite gun.......Now I don't know??

[KarlPMann]

Congrats. :bounce3 :bounce4 :bounce6 :bounce5 Not 100% positive but I think the UZI is like 1/2 pound heavier than the MP5. RoverDave has both, he should know. Karl.

[RoverDave]

Congrats regalgseguy. It may look nice, but you have to shoot it!

Yes, the UZI is heavier than the MP5. I'm not sure of the exact amount but it's quite noticeable. The weight and the fact that it's open bolt are the two big strikes against the UZI in today's law enforcement market. But the extra weight sure makes shooting the FA nice.

[rumble_rider]

regalgseguy, don't be afraid to shoot it they clean up like new!
:D :D :D

[MuzzleFlash]

Originally posted by RoverDave
Congrats regalgseguy. It may look nice, but you have to shoot it!

Yes, the UZI is heavier than the MP5. I'm not sure of the exact amount but it's quite noticeable. The weight and the fact that it's open bolt are the two big strikes against the UZI in today's law enforcement market. But the extra weight sure makes shooting the FA nice. Here are the "official" empty weights:

Source: HK
MP5A2: 5.59 lb.
MP5A3: 6.34 lb.
MP5K: 4.40 lb.
-w/stock: 6.14 lb.
MP5SD2: 6.83 lb.
MP5SD3: 7.50 lb.

Source: IMI
FS Uzi: 7.70 lb.
Mini Uzi: 5.83 lb.
Micro Uzi: 4.40 lb.

[RoverDave]

Thanks for the numbers Muzzleflash. I've been too buzy (lazy?) to look them up. The MP5A3 (collapasable stock) is nearly 1 1/2 pounds lighter than a full sized UZI. That seems more like it to me. It's pretty noticeable. I love my UZI's but if I had to carry a gun all day it would be the MP5.

[KarlPMann]

No doubt. When I go to places like Knob Creek I haul the UZI around all day (I would never leave it unattended in a car.) and it's a heavy beast. Karl.

[az paul]

Congrats............And as rumble_rider said: "they clean up well".
ENJOY!!


az paul